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Rich Lives

Some gain riches and power with the beauty they hold But inside their heart - is icy and cold They know just how - to turn on the charm And just how to wield it - to do the most harm They get what they want - any way that they can No one is safe - whether a woman or man They smile in your face - as they plan your demise Seemingly friendly - their words are all lies They seem to get away - with anything that they please Floating through life - with the greatest of ease They think they will get - all they'll ever need But inside your thoughts - let me plant a seed There is one truth - to hold highest above The very richest lives - are those filled with love

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Silent One

Date: 7/19/2017 4:21:00 PM

So very true,well written Lenna..

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/29/2017 11:12:00 AM

Thank You S.O. :)

Darren White

Date: 7/16/2017 4:03:00 AM

Oh, wonderful Lenna :) And I so agree with this all. It makes me smile!

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/29/2017 11:12:00 AM

:) Thank you Darren :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/11/2017 3:42:00 PM

Excellent poem Lenna with the best message one can find at the end!! :)

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/12/2017 12:11:00 PM

Thank You for your kind words Heidi :)

Joseph May

Date: 7/11/2017 1:55:00 PM

Love how you ended it with that beautiful truth Lenna...Wonderful write

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/12/2017 12:09:00 PM

Thank You Joseph :)

Chris Green

Date: 7/11/2017 12:13:00 PM

Encore, encore!!!! Your pen is not working...whatever. :) Lenna, this poem is truth, every line, every phrase, every thought. Especially the final lines. This was fantastic, wonderful and uplifting for sure. And the cadence was smooth, the rhymes spot on, just an all around great poem.

Chris Green
Date: 7/11/2017 1:53:00 PM

Oh rub it in why don't you? :) Just kidding, have a great time Lenna.

Lenna Walker
Date: 7/11/2017 12:44:00 PM

Thank You Chris for always leaving me your uplifting comments. I am thrilled you like it :) My muse is only working part time, when I am home or alone. I have just been too busy enjoying the summer, with more fun to come/ Going camping on Lake Huron with my sister the last week of this month. Loving/living summer life while I can !!! Thank You again :)